Al-Nassr Triumphs in Tense Super Cup Semi-final Despite Mane's Early Red Card
Sadio Mane scored early for Al-Nassr but received a red card after 25 minutes. Despite the setback, Joao Felix secured victory with a second-half goal, advancing the team to the Super Cup final. Coach Jorge Jesus praised his team's resilience in a physically demanding match.
Sadio Mane became the third Al-Nassr player in consecutive Saudi Super Cup tournaments to be sent off, but his early goal and a second-half strike from newcomer Joao Felix secured a 2–1 victory over Al-Ittihad in a tense semi-final on Tuesday.
The Senegalese forward opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a powerful volley at the Hong Kong Stadium. However, Mane was shown a straight red card in the 25th minute for a reckless challenge, a decision confirmed after a VAR review.
Dutch winger Steven Bergwijn leveled for Al-Ittihad in the 16th minute. Despite being down to 10 men, Al-Nassr took the lead again in the 61st minute when Felix scored, assisted by a through ball from Cristiano Ronaldo. Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus commended his team's tactical discipline and resilience under pressure.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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